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A photograph of a nighttime puja before a large painted deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons including a trident and sword, shown alongside a lion mount and a smaller Ganesha figure. A figure in saffron robes with a draped head covering holds up a lit multi-wick oil lamp (aarti) toward the altar. Three devotees in saffron clothing sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera, and string lights and green leaves frame the scene.

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September 26 20092009-09-26Outdoor puja before a large decorated deity murti of the goddess Durga, shown with multiple arms and a lion mount, framed by a white and blue arched backdrop and banana leaves. Four sannyasis in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in the foreground facing the deity, with brass lamps, flower offerings and fruit plates before them. A standing priest in orange robes at left holds a tray. Strings of leaves and hanging decorations overhead, with a small shivalinga figure visible at left.2009-09-26 +1 copiesA night puja before a large painted deity murti of Durga riding a lion, with multiple arms holding weapons and a crown, flanked by two smaller female figures. Several priests in saffron-orange robes sit on a mat in front of the altar with brass lamps, a conch-shaped vessel and a lit oil lamp. Banana plants, leaves and string lights frame the shrine. On the far left a man in white and yellow garments sits, and a seated person in orange is at the lower right. The scene suggests a chandi homa or devotional ritual. a person's presence cannot be confirmed from appearance.2009-09-26October 01 20112011-10-01Photograph of a Chandi Homa puja at night before an elaborate deity murti of Durga, seated on a lion or tiger mount with a crown and multiple arms, flanked by two smaller female figures in white and red garments. Banana leaves frame the altar, and string lights glow on the back wall. Several seated men in saffron-orange robes face the altar with their backs to the camera, and a row of people in white sit at the front edge. Offering plates, a kalasha, and small oil lamps rest on the platform. Plainly this is a ritual observance, but the image alone does not establish the specific event name.2009-09-26 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20092009-09-26A Chandi homa in an open-air ashram setting. A large painted deity murti of a goddess riding a lion stands in the centre, flanked by two smaller female figures, with a decorated white arch behind her. Five people in saffron/orange robes sit or stand before it. A standing figure on the left holds a silver plate and gestures toward the deity, while seated devotees in saffron cloth sit cross-legged with offerings, brass lamps and oil lamps lit before them. Banana leaves and green garlands hang around the shrine, and a decorated ceremonial umbrella stands at the right.2009-09-26September 26 20092009-09-26A photograph of a puja before an illuminated deity murti of a multi-armed goddess with a white decorated arch behind her, flanked by two smaller deity figures in red and gold. Several people sit on a mat in front of the shrine: on the left a young man in white with hands folded in prayer, in the centre a person in white with a yellow shawl seated with a brass vessel, and on the right a seated figure in orange robes with a shaved head. Banana leaves, brass lamps, plates of yellow flowers and red petals, and string lights decorate the scene.2009-09-26A photograph of a lamp-lit ritual inside a decorated tent, with a large deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms and a lion at its base, surrounded by marigold garlands, banana leaves and string lights. Several seated participants in saffron-orange robes sit before a low altar with brass bowls and offerings, while a woman in orange at the centre gestures during the rite. Two figures in white with yellow shawls sit in the foreground. A framed portrait of a saffron-clad figure hangs at right, garlanded. The setting suggests a chandi homa puja.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a priest in saffron-orange robes standing at left, holding a silver plate with a red offering, during a puja before a decorated image of goddess Durga. The goddess murti has a white ornate arch behind it, multiple arms holding weapons, and marigold garlands. Beside her are smaller murtis including Ganesha, a lion, and other figures, with brass oil lamps burning in the foreground and a metal bowl on the floor. Visible shrine setting with tropical plants at the side.2011-10-01October 01 20112011-10-01